med administration and the nursing process of drug therapy review

Question 1

what are some things that go into preventing med errors

Answer 1

-rights
-knowing the nurses role
-patients role
-reporting med errors

Question 2

describe the nurses role in preventing med errors

Answer 2

-must practice under nurse practice act
-responsible for giving safe and accurate med administration

Question 3

what are some common mistakes in med administration

Answer 3

-calculation
-drug form (enteric coated/cotrolled release/immediate release)
-route of administration
-administration technique

Question 4

what are the 5 stages of the nursing process

Answer 4

-assessment
-diagnosis
-planning
-implementation
-evaluation

Question 5

patient teaching on meds

what are some quetions to ask yourself when youre thinking like the patient

Answer 5

• what is the meds name
• what is it supposed to do
• when and how should i take it
• should i take it with food
• should i avoid certain foods, alcohol, or other meds on this
• what side effects are likely and what should i do if they occur
• can i work/drive on this med
• what if i miss a dose
• when should i call the MD if im not better

Question 6

what are 5 major concerns with herbal and dietary supplements

Answer 6

• safety
• prevent pt from seeking treatment
• interactions
• lack of research
• lack of reporting their issue

Question 7

a prescriber ordered an oral med for a pt following a CVA. prior to giving this med, what should you do first

Answer 7

assess the patients ability to swallow

Question 8

the nurse has adminstered lacosamide to the wrong pt. what is the first action the nurse should take

Answer 8

assess the patients vital signs and level of consciousness